LockLizard’s Secure USB Solves Digital Library eBook Lending Problem

AYR, SCOTLAND — LockLizard has released a secure USB product for e-books that enables libraries to issue DRM protected ebooks on the same basis as physical books but with additional flexibility, convenience, and lower cost.

Libraries and lending institutions have faced an uphill struggle with the copyright collecting societies (CCS) to determine the best tariff when making collections available in digital form.  Traditional physical book controls have been eroded because unlimited digital copies could be made and ‘lent’ with almost no control at all.  This is not an attractive business model for libraries, where digital costs could rapidly exceed previous paper costs, or for CCS because they cannot align charges to actual use without more detailed information. Continue reading

ZuzuDrive Announces New Products And An Updated Website

PARK RIDGE, IL —  ZuzuDrive, the international USB flash drive company and foremost branding leader in the industry, announced that they have made a number of significant updates to their website and have added several new products to their line of custom USB flash drives. ZuzuDrive offers their clients the most convenient, affordable and reliable way for them to customize their branded USB flash drives, all of which combine form, function and style and are designed specifically for every customer they serve. Continue reading

Windows Antivirus Release Lures PC Users to Buy its Bogus Antivirus App

CLEARWATER, FL — In a roundabout way, one could say Windows Antivirus Release is a deceptive creature hiding underneath a colorful mask. The interface of Windows Antivirus Release is one that may resemble well-known and legitimate antivirus programs on the PC software market. By having such a resemblance, a number of novice computer users will not know the difference in Windows Antivirus Release and a real antimalware application.

Windows Antivirus Release in all of its actions tries to win-over the trust of PC users so that they may eventually buy a registered copy of the Windows Antivirus Release application. By purchasing Windows Antivirus Release, it will perform its promised actions. These actions are usually promoted as being the best at detecting and removal malware from a PC. In the case of Windows Antivirus Release, it will continually display misleading pop-up alerts even after it has been purchased and registered. Continue reading

International Police Association (I.P.A.) Ransomware Holds Computers Hostage

CLEARWATER, FL — International Police Association (I.P.A.) Ransomware acts as if your PC is a hostage under its control, it holds your infected PC for ransom until the victim falls for the scam and gives up an absurd amount of money for basically nothing in return. International Police Association (I.P.A.) Ransomware comes in the form of a website message or web page stating that the PC has been locked and the user must utilize a $50 or $100 voucher to unlock it. Continue reading

American Airlines Offers New Service to Asia With New Nonstop Service From New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda

American Airlines Offers New Service to Asia With New Nonstop Service From New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda (via PR Newswire)

Customers Can Earn Up to 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Bonus Miles NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — On Jan. 20, 2011, American Airlines will begin flying to Tokyo Haneda, nonstop from New York’s JFK. Customers who fly on this new route can earn up to 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage… Continue reading

Faster Drilling, Diminishing Returns in Shale Plays Nationwide?

Faster Drilling, Diminishing Returns in Shale Plays Nationwide? (via Desmogblog)

Today’s shale gas boom has brought a surge of drilling across the US, driving natural gas prices to historic lows over the past couple of years. But, according to David Hughes, geoscientist and fellow at the Post Carbon Institute, in the future, we can expect at least the same frenzied rate of drilling… Continue reading

Set Your Mechanic Lien Amount With Care: The Perils of Small Mistakes and Exaggeration

Set Your Mechanic Lien Amount With Care: The Perils of Small Mistakes and Exaggeration (via http://www.zlien.com/blog/)

Since this blog is focused on mechanic liens, we’ve posted time and time again about the importance of following lien laws and filing requirements. Most states very strictly interpret their mechanic lien statutes, and as a result, very small mistakes can invalidate your entire lien. In fact, it’… Continue reading